An Open Letter To The Friend I Thought I Knew | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

An Open Letter To The Friend I Thought I Knew

How I Figured Out You Weren't My Best Friend

298
An Open Letter To The Friend I Thought I Knew
Google Images

Dear Former Best Friend,

I can't believe I'm writing this. I never thought you and I would stop having all the good times that we had. Unfortunately, people sometimes change for the worst. My problem, however, was that I didn't see you for who you really are until I got ready to start my first year of college.

I can't tell you how many times I've wished I hadn't spent so much of my time with you. We had fun, yes, but you failed to live up to the standards that most best friends follow. No matter what problem I happened to have, I could try and tell you about it but it made no difference. All you wanted to talk about was yourself. And to this day, you still do that. You don't ask about how I'm doing or anything concerning my life. What kind of friend is that? I never sat down and thought about how wrong it all was until someone mentioned it to me. I mean I knew that we talked about everything in YOUR life a lot, but I just let it go. Once I thought about everything our "friendship" consisted of, I immediately knew how foolish I had been to just let it go on. Who wants a one-sided friendship, after all? The funny thing is, you act like you could never do anything wrong. You think us not speaking for several weeks is a normal thing. And then you hit me up like we've been talking the whole time. It never occurs to you that something could be wrong with me or I could be mad at you. Normal people would be concerned that their "best friend" hadn't replied to any of their messages. It just baffles me.

I know that each of us have different lives, but that doesn't mean I don't have time for friends. If you ever decide to stop and think that something is wrong, I want you to know that it most definitely is. I'd just like you to show a little concern for me. It'd be nice for me to see that you actually care about me. As for now, it just looks like you have no idea that anything is going on. I don't know if this letter will be a wake up call, but if not I am not sure what else would be. Especially if me ignoring you isn't doing the trick!

I can't say that I absolutely abhor you, but I have lost a great deal of respect for you. I don't look at you as the best friend that I can laugh with and tell anything to anymore. I don't think about hanging out with you anymore. I barely think about you at all. You're a chapter in my story book that was difficult to read. I definitely hope that you get everything you've ever hoped for in your life. I don't want you to fail; I just wish you knew how to be a best friend.



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Anna Kendrick
Some Life

The infamous RBF is something I have and am known for. It’s kind of exhausting to be asked if you're okay all the time or being told to smile more. Girls with RBF get judged to be mean and rude much quicker than the girl who is always smiling. It’s true and just plain natural for someone who is generally smiling all the time to come off as more trustworthy and I've gotten used to it. I used to think that having a Resting Bitch Face was only a bad thing until I realized that just like anything else, it also has its perks. Having a permafrown with a piercing look comes with great power.

Keep Reading...Show less
Parks and Rec
IndieWire

We all know that Parks and Recreation is one of the greatest shows ever to air on TV. As we watched every episode, we all found a piece of us in each character (even Jerry). From the moment we met the pit, to the time we saw it flourish into a beautiful park, we all had developed a little bit of Pawnee, Indiana in our hearts.

Keep Reading...Show less
Procrastinator Station
Gabriel D Wilson, DeviantArt

So your teacher assigned you a colossal load of homework. You know the warning that comes with that: “You can’t leave this to the last minute!” Suddenly, you have a choice- one that will determine your fate until the assignment is due. Will you get started right away and spread the work out over several weeks, or will you hear your instructor’s word of caution and think

Keep Reading...Show less
Kardashians
W Magazine

Whether you love them or hate them, it's undeniable the Kardashian/ Jenner family has built an enormous business empire. Ranging from apps, fashion lines, boutiques, beauty products, books, television shows, etc. this bunch has shown they are insane business moguls. Here are seven reasons why the Kardashian/ Jenner family should be applauded for their intelligent business tactics.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments